Factors affecting utilization of diabetes care are not well-studied. This information may help
develop strategies to improve the efficiency of healthcare systems. We conducted a study to …

Poor socioeconomic status and inadequate insurance coverage may affect an individual's
ability to utilize healthcare services. This study was conducted to evaluate whether the type …

Objective. When patients miss scheduled medical appointments, continuity and
effectiveness of healthcare delivery is reduced, appropriate monitoring of health status …

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Missed appointments (MAs) negatively impact the health outcomes of
adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), causing disruptions in clinic operation and …

QUESTION: Do people who miss scheduled healthcare appointments have poorer
management of their diabetes? STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional cohort study …

In order to examine the causes of non‐attendance in a diabetic clinic, a 1‐year retrospective
casenote review of 259 diabetic patients with no evidence of major complications was …

Objective This study was conducted to evaluate whether the type of insurance coverage is
associated with missed appointments and to evaluate the effect of missed appointments on …

A significant number of people with type 1 diabetes do not attend their clinic appointments.
This study investigated the reasons underlying this decision and explored possible service …

Follow-up appointments for this condition at the primary care level are essential to monitor
the patient's health, adjust the treatment plan, provide continuous guidance and education …

Nonattendance at scheduled appointments will negatively impact patients and the entire
health system. The purpose of this project was to implement interventions to increase …